Sobriety tests aren’t as reliable as most people think. From flashing police lights to medical conditions, several factors can distort results. Learn how a Marietta DUI attorney can challenge unfair testing procedures and protect your driving rights in Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding County.
Utah’s .05 BAC law is sparking national discussion—and Georgia may be next. Find out how this change could impact Marietta drivers and how Cobb County DUI attorneys prepare to defend clients under stricter DUI standards. Learn how BAC testing, ALR hearings, and field sobriety tests factor into Georgia DUI defense.
Misconceptions about DUI laws in Georgia can lead to serious mistakes. This article breaks down the five biggest DUI myths drivers in Marietta and surrounding areas often believe — from Breathalyzer tricks to checkpoint rules — and explains how an experienced Cobb County DUI attorney can help protect your record and your future.
Many drivers assume field sobriety tests are accurate — but they’re often unreliable and unfair. In Marietta, officers may use unapproved or misleading tests to build DUI cases. This post breaks down how Georgia courts view FST results, the flaws behind them, and how The Phillips Law Firm challenges DUI evidence across Cobb, Bartow, and Paulding Counties to protect your record and your rights.
A DUI arrest in Georgia can do more than put a mark on your record — it can take away your license fast. After an arrest, you only have 10 business days to act before your driving privileges are suspended. This guide explains how the 10-Day Letter and ALS hearing work, and how an experienced Marietta DUI attorney can help drivers in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County fight back to get their license reinstated.
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a DUI conviction despite the defendant’s claim that a 911 recording violated her right to confront the witness.
The case stemmed from an accident in DeKalb County, where the defendant hit another vehicle while making a right turn. The other driver’s 911 call — “I just got hit. This lady just ran into my car” — was used as evidence during trial. The defense objected, arguing that the statement was “testimonial in nature” and that the State failed to present the driver as a witness.
